Reviews

Reviews of the second edition

'The revisions of the second edition are wholly in spirit with the intent and remarkable achievements of the first edition - to keep all things having to do with English Studies as open-ended as possible, and yet also as practically useful as can be. Doing English and being a part of English Studies has never been more inviting. This is without question the very best text available for the new "gateway" (introductory) courses to the English major.' - David Stacey, Humboldt State University, USA

'Innovative, imaginative, resourceful and full of surprises, the second edition of The English Studies Book continues to be an outstanding introduction to all aspects of the study of English literature, language and culture.' - Bob Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Reviews of the first edition

'Rob Pope is an inspiring teacher ... this book is a marvellous achievement and could be used at all levels.'
Susan Bassnett, University of Warwick

'A tour de force, a multipurpose handbook so detailed and comprehensive in scope … a remarkable achievement in terms of its staggering coverage, meticulous organisation and clarity of exposition.'
The Uses of English

'A marvellously compact, all-round guide to English … covering language, literature and culture, this is a thorough introduction to all aspects of English studies. Seriously academic textbooks rarely make for interesting reading for the rest of us, but this is one very welcome exception.'
Writing Magazine

'If an undergraduate student of English buys only one book about his or her discipline, it should definitely be Rob Pope's invaluable English Studies Book: the best practical handbook tailored to the needs of the new English Studies undergraduate.'
Jean Jacques Weber, University of Luxembourg

'I have found Pope's quasi-encyclopaedic book flexible, accessible and sophisticated, suitable for beginners or those with some prior knowledge of the topic addressed.'
Geoff Hall, Language and Literature

'The explanations of critical theories are comprehensive. These are never dogmatic, encouraging the reader to grapple with both the theory under discussion and the whole concept of how we read and why.'
The English & Media Magazine

'I particularly appreciate the hands-on classroom and person-oriented approach.' - Riccardo Duranti, University of Rome